David;
I wipe my tears away angrily as I look at my reflection in the mirror. My chest is heavy. It feels packed… packed with sorrow. I can barely breathe and my heart won’t stop pounding.
I remember Sal’s words and I shudder and throw my gaze away from my face. He can’t mean it. He can’t possibly mean any of the cruel things he said to me.
“You’re crying? “Her soft voice says, and I pause. I look up at the mirror in disbelief, and when I see her, my jaw drops. I turn to her in shock, and she smiles bitterly at me.
“You knew this was a dangerous game from the start. Yet you went on… Why did you let yourself trust him? “She questions as she walks to me, and I stare at her pretty brown eyes.
“Because I love him, mom… “I croak, and she pouts. She holds her hands out to me, and I rush over to her.
She hugs me while gently patting my hair, and can’t hold back my sobs. I tighten my hold on her warm body. Her sweater still smells like lilies. She looks just the same as she always did.
“Can’t
